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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations FirstCarbon Solutions 91 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx Operation–Housing Element Update Vehicle Miles Traveled and Population Growth: BAAQMD’s plan- level guidance does not require an emissions inventory of criteria air pollutants for plan-level analysis; however, the BAAQMD recommends that the second criterion used for determining plan-level impact significance is to analyze a proposed plan’s projected VMT growth versus its projected population growth from existing conditions through its planning horizon year (2031 in this case). As discussed in Impact AIR- 1, if a proposed plan’s projected VMT growth outpaces its projected population growth, then that proposed plan would result in a cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria pollutants, and this impact would be potentially significant. As discussed in Impact AIR-1, the VMT growth facilitated by the Housing Element Update would constitute an approximately 12 percent growth through at least 2031, while population growth facilitated by the Housing Element Update would constitute an approximately 23 percent growth through 2031. Therefore, the forecasted population growth would outpace the forecasted VMT growth facilitated by the Housing Element Update (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.2-52– 55). The City finds that MM AIR-1a and MM AIR-1b are feasible, are adopted, and will further reduce impacts to related air quality. Accordingly, the City finds that, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a)(1) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Housing Element Update that mitigate or avoid the potentially significant impacts as identified in the Program EIR. Therefore, impacts associated with air quality would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. Impact AIR-3: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General and Specific Plan Amendments could expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.2-55). Findings: Less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.2-57–58). Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the Program EIR. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15091(a)(1)) Mitigation Measures Implement MM AIR-1b. Facts in Support of Findings: Within the SFBAAB, localized risks are primarily associated with exposure to TACs and PM2.5 emissions. Although it is not anticipated that development consistent with the Housing Element Update would include any new, large stationary sources of emissions, it would result in new sensitive receptors (primarily residential receptors) near existing sources of emissions. The BAAQMD Guidelines recommend a Community Risk Reduction Plan (CRRP) that would bring TAC and PM2.5 concentrations in the SFBAAB down to acceptable levels as identified by the local jurisdiction and approved by BAAQMD. Community Risk and Hazards–Plan Land Use Diagram Special Overlay Zones: Consistent with BAAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, the Housing Element Update would not result in a significant community risk and hazard impact if the land use diagram identifies special overlay zones around existing and planned sources of TACs and PM2.5, including special overlay zones of at least